Many fliers are business travellers who frequently commute between Mumbai and Pune. At BLADE services are designed to accommodate quick turnaround times, last-minute bookings, with no surcharge pricing, and flexible cancellation policies to align with the erratic schedules of business travellers. Essential facilities such as Wi-Fi, snacks, and on-ground flier experience teams are no longer… Read More Airport Lounges
On a trip to the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra, I finally made it to the artist village of Raghurajpur and came away impressed. Raghurajpur has been a destination on my wish list for a while. Having read so many stories on how this is a village where every home belongs to an artist, it had… Read More Raghurajpur, Odisha
On a recent visit to Chandigarh as part of the first travel summit, Rangla Punjab, I had a chance to visit Ropar and see an ancient Indus valley civilisation site. The relics from Ropar indicate that it should have been a commercial town, as it lay the crossroads where the routes coming from the Himalayas,… Read More Harrapan Site at Ropar, Punjab
If there is one fabric pattern that I am partial to it is Ikat. Maybe it is the geometric precision or the varied kinds that are seen in the country, I have always been drawn to it. And with my growing years in Hyderabad, I had ample opportunity to see the Ikats at close quarters,… Read More Telia Rumal
Paan’s historical usage in Ayurveda traces back to 400 BC. Paan, derived from the Tamil word “Vetrilai” and the Malayalam word “vettila” via Portuguese, encompasses a rich cultural and historical significance. Cultivated primarily for its leaves, paan finds its most common usage in flavoring areca nut or betel nut chewing. The practice dates back centuries… Read More Paan or Betel Leaves
It’s important for someone who want to start birding in India, to know and understand what he/she is looking for. Amateur birders are advised to not avoid the most common areas as they help to identify birds. It is also very important to understand the physical structure of the species to identify and remember. For… Read More Birding in India
For someone who enjoys nature, I have a soft corner for mangroves as an ecosystem. I have consciously looked for these eco systems in several places and I was pleasantly surprised to note that these were literally in my backyard. Being a regular visitor to the South Canara region, the discovery of the mangroves was… Read More Kayaking in Saligrama
A key food trend in 2024 is mushrooms, which are moving to the forefront. Being a versatile plant-based ingredient, it is being used as a meat alternative. Also, their health benefits are now the focus, as they are nutrient-dense. 2024 heralds the rise of mushrooms as a powerhouse ingredient in the culinary world. Their adaptability… Read More The Magic of Mushrooms
One of the main challenges in star gazing is Light pollution. Aas the location becomes famous, the balance with light is the fight and there is no light pollution policy or guideline in India. There are community policies for animal conservation or forest conservation. Similarly, StarGazing India have also filed their policy on light pollution… Read More Star Trek
Sleep is essential for the body biologically. A lack of quality sleep and untreated sleep problems can lead to cellular imbalances. We can experience this as an early precursor to a variety of health problems, and it can impact our general well-being, brain function, quality of life, and productivity. The first step is to develop… Read More Sleep Tourism